Showpatienceduring atoughconversationGivesomeoneyour fullattentionShare apersonalexperienceto connectOffer tolisten withoutgiving adviceRepeat backwhatsomeone saidto showunderstandingAsk open-endedquestionsAsk “Howcan Ihelp?”Offer words ofencouragementGive spacewhensomeoneneeds itSay “Iappreciateyou”Celebratesomeone’ssuccessUse positivebodylanguage(eye contact,nodding)Acknowledgesomeone’seffortOffer helpwithoutbeingaskedSay “Iunderstandhow youfeel”Say “Thatsoundschallenging”Noticesomeone’smood andcheck inExpressgratitudesincerelyRecognizenon-verbalcuesListenwithoutinterruptingSmile atsomeonewho seemsstressedValidatesomeone’sfeelingsIncludesomeonewho feelsleft outShare akind noteormessageShowpatienceduring atoughconversationGivesomeoneyour fullattentionShare apersonalexperienceto connectOffer tolisten withoutgiving adviceRepeat backwhatsomeone saidto showunderstandingAsk open-endedquestionsAsk “Howcan Ihelp?”Offer words ofencouragementGive spacewhensomeoneneeds itSay “Iappreciateyou”Celebratesomeone’ssuccessUse positivebodylanguage(eye contact,nodding)Acknowledgesomeone’seffortOffer helpwithoutbeingaskedSay “Iunderstandhow youfeel”Say “Thatsoundschallenging”Noticesomeone’smood andcheck inExpressgratitudesincerelyRecognizenon-verbalcuesListenwithoutinterruptingSmile atsomeonewho seemsstressedValidatesomeone’sfeelingsIncludesomeonewho feelsleft outShare akind noteormessage

Empathy Bingo: Walk in Their Shoes - Call List

(Print) Use this randomly generated list as your call list when playing the game. There is no need to say the BINGO column name. Place some kind of mark (like an X, a checkmark, a dot, tally mark, etc) on each cell as you announce it, to keep track. You can also cut out each item, place them in a bag and pull words from the bag.


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  1. Show patience during a tough conversation
  2. Give someone your full attention
  3. Share a personal experience to connect
  4. Offer to listen without giving advice
  5. Repeat back what someone said to show understanding
  6. Ask open-ended questions
  7. Ask “How can I help?”
  8. Offer words of encouragement
  9. Give space when someone needs it
  10. Say “I appreciate you”
  11. Celebrate someone’s success
  12. Use positive body language (eye contact, nodding)
  13. Acknowledge someone’s effort
  14. Offer help without being asked
  15. Say “I understand how you feel”
  16. Say “That sounds challenging”
  17. Notice someone’s mood and check in
  18. Express gratitude sincerely
  19. Recognize non-verbal cues
  20. Listen without interrupting
  21. Smile at someone who seems stressed
  22. Validate someone’s feelings
  23. Include someone who feels left out
  24. Share a kind note or message